LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 16, 2026
Blue Ridge, Georgia: The Queer-Affirming Mountain Haven Emerging as North America's Hidden Gem
Nestled in the foothills of North Georgia, Blue Ridge offers queer travelers a serene escape with luxury cabins, scenic vineyards, and a welcoming small-town vibe that prioritizes inclusivity without the crowds of mainstream LGBTQ destinations.
News
Nurses Restart Contract Talks With Another Major Hospital System on 5th Day of Strike
New York City nurses on strike say they’ve restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout
In Their Words: Greenlanders Talk About Trump's Desire to Own Their Arctic Island
U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it
Culture
'Vanderpump Rules' Star Shayne Davis Teases Upcoming OF Launch
Shayne Davis, a cast member on the rebooted "Vanderpump Rules", announced plans to launch an OnlyFans account during his appearance on Watch What Happens Live...
In 'The Rip,' Cops Both Good and Dirty Find Millions in Cash
Lines between cop and criminal get murky in Joe Carnahan’s “The Rip,” a crime thriller set across one foggy Miami night, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck,...
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Pride
João Lucas Reis da Silva Makes History as First Openly Gay Man to Compete at Australian Open
Brazilian tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva, aged 25, became the first openly gay man to compete at the 2026 Australian Open during its qualifying rounds...
François Arnaud Reflects on 2020 Bisexual Coming Out in Recent SiriusXM Interview
Canadian actor François Arnaud, known for "Heated Rivalry" and "The Borgias," discussed his public coming out as bisexual in a SiriusXM interview clip released...
Media
EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.
Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025
Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: Halloween Divas
Edge Now crowns the ultimate Halloween divas—Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, and Morticia Addams—celebrating camp, gothic glam, and queer-pop culture’s most iconic witches.
